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# Add Meter Readings

CEs add the meter readings for each connection to generate monthly bills based on the recorded usage.

To add meter readings - 

Search for the specific connection using relevant search parameters. Click on the **Consumer Number** link available for listed connections. Click on **View Consumption Details** available in the Service Details panel.

![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4PZIVfuKdscAwnyERiUqwe7a4i9hWouRb22lRAa3bVkkyUo34SyS3I9B7t-s4QByjvvO4ukf8up1Res2_u0mSUCsI-I2QaMVtt-IQXgC8yLO_gftw_zUj8n8mb8FzfLUFFAhD7qG)

Click on the **Add Meter Reading** button on the top right corner of the **Consumption Details** page.

![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/lpoARs0YsjWwByTcykCOxg2067XUuIgk8WVJLob1UjiYcIDqLXzVAWjqC_M439-C1l6sikJSNEkEVPAiigro7hKoVRZ34v-KRb_kXruRlWqmyJKv-fl0loEPj-pd58bjcGfNMU66)

The **Billing Period** by default is set to the last reading date and current reading date.

![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/PTDUB4TyEVbjv8jWR1ri0FBYcbt1W2xC9h1sIN3N1-OnoDGgldD4soKQgp2Zi5U0Huzr4zyHgFM3VLhsNRLe2Bf_N48cL1DnEXuTEpEu1ZtfHsHbmkZXRfbTG6M-EronTOs2lnNa)

Select the applicable **Meter Status**. The meter status can be changed to reflect the current working condition of the meter. Meters can be set to **Working**, **Locked**, **Breakdown**, **Non-meter**, **Reset**, or **Replacement**, as applicable.

Enter the **Current Reading** on the meter reading page. The system displays the **Last Reading** and the **Last Reading Date**. Enter the **Current Reading Date**. The date field auto-populates the current date by default.

The actual **Consumption** is automatically calculated by the system. The customer is billed based on the actual consumption.

![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mpentaV87Cr5V2mi1xqmsj-7C9dfZ7OartfwFc5jGyOwrYtjqzbx9azmAk9-PFTCNDrOt2-B4HpZsF41G0Lj7DY-brnwrRBMzRX3A6uTC-jG1VbiaEK0O86ApHQrnCVx7BTAl0CT)

Click on the **Save** button to save the reading. This will generate the bill or demand for payment that has to be made by the customer.


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